Initiatives funded in Pennine Division during 2006-07

TWO BOLLARDS & A GATE

To fit bollards and a gate to restrict access by cars on to a recreational play area in Burnley.

PIECE PROJECT

To run a series of workshops in the area of Pennine for adults with learning difficulties, covering issues relating to the emergency services, their rights, the law, personal safety, fire safety and first aid etc.

PENDLE MOSQUE FORUM

To run a series of events to explore the issues facing the local Muslim youths in Pennine and how the Mosques in conjunction with the Police and other authorities can meet their needs.

YOUTH PACT

The introduction of a series of sporting activities and drama performances for young people in Colne designed at reducing incidents of crime and anti-social behaviour.

WORSTHORNE NUISANCE REDUCTION

The provision of a hard standing area near the existing youth shelter for the young people to play football and so taking them away from the school and village square.

ARRANGED V FORCED

The production of leaflets and information cards to increase awareness of forced marriage both within the police and the community.

PENDLE BUDDIES FISHING CLUB

The provision of fishing based diversionary activities to reduce the instances of ant-social behaviour in the Barnoldswick area.

TRANSIENT WORKER INFORMATION PACK

The development of a welcome pack for migrant workers giving detailed information regarding day to day advice on many different issues.

ROSSENDALE PUB WATCH

The provision of radios to enhance a Pub Watch scheme in the Rossendale area.

FURNISH

The provision of additional sports equipment for a Youth Centre in Brierfield to encourage young people to become involved in team sports.

OPERATION SHARP DETECTOR

The introduction of a hand held metal detector and sharps amnesty box to reduce the incidents involving knives in Burnley town centre.

OPERATION FEELSAFE

Property marking and the fitting of security equipment for elderly residents who are prone to bogus callers.

HATE CRIME REPORTING – ALL YEAR ROUND

The production of a wallet sized card with a 2006 calendar on one side and information on reporting hate crime on the other so that the card will be carried all year round.

THURSDEN VALLEY IMPROVEMENTS

The provision of a barrier between a road edge and steep drop into a valley to prevent the dumping of cars involved in criminal activities or youths joy riding.

TRIALS DISPLAY TEAM RAMPS

The purchase of professionally made ramps for users of ‘trials’ type bicycles so that damage is not done to the town centre walls and flower beds and residents feel more comfortable when shopping.

STAGHILLS YOUTH SHELTER

The provision of a Youth Shelter on the Staghills Road Housing Estate in Rawtenstall to reduce the incidents of anti social behaviour by young people.

IT’S A KNOCKOUT FUN DAY

A fun day for young people during the school summer holidays aimed at encouraging team building.

ALKINCOATES TENNIS SCHEME

The provision of a tennis coaching scheme to divert young people who gather at the tennis courts from anti-social behaviour.

REASSURANCE, EDUCATION AND REPARATION

The improvement of the environment by young offenders to establish ownership and pride in the local area.

BRIERFIELD CYBER CAFE

The expansion of an existing Internet and computer facility available free of charge to all members of the community in Brierfield.

AUDIO INFORMATION FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED/BLIND PEOPLE

The conversion of an information and advice leaflet into an audio cassette.